COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In this course, we will examine epic, historic, dramatic, and philosophical
literature and view select works against the intellectual, cultural and
political background of Greek society. As we encounter some of the enduring
themes of this society, we will explore the definition of human nature
and its limitations,and the proper standards of private and public morality
in a just and democratic society. As we set the stage for the achievements
of Greek civilization,we will learn how many of the social values that
shaped Greek culture and thought have been incorporatedinto the modern
Western tradition and still exist in our society today.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING:
Your final grade will be based on how well you do ont hree equally
weighted multiple choice exams. In addition, during the course of
the semester you will have several opportunities to participate in extra-credit
"minute paper" where you may write an essay based on a question I ask about
the evening's lecture or reading assignment and each essay you write will
have the ability to raise your final grade one full point. Opportunities
for writing minute papers will be assigned to you based on the letters
of the alphabet I have chosen for the evening; I will select random letters
of the alphabet and if the first letter of your last name corresponds to
one of the letters of the alphabet I have selected,then you may write an
essay if you choose. You must be present to participate and hand in your
essay at the end of the class period.

ADA Requirements:
If you have any disability or special concern,it is your responsibility
to notify me at the start of the semester so that your needs may be accommodated.
You will also need to give me a letter from the Office for Students with
Disabilities (P202 Peabody Hall) indicating that you need academic accommodations.

Honor Code:
The following pledge is either required or implied on all work submitted
for credit by University of Florida students:"On my honor, I
have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment."For
a full statement of UF's Academic Honor Code see
either the Undergraduate Catalog or the website.